What's more, with only a few weeks left of the season, and a lot of characters to serve, Joe and Quinn's love story will be short. Whether they end up together or not remains to be seen, but they won't have much time to figure it out before donning a cap and gown. Is Glee making a mistake by starting something new so late in the game? Well, love doesn't happen on a timetable, so it's hard to fault the writers for this. Plus, Joe's character hasn't been around that long.
Quinn should get a happy ending, though. She's been through a lot, much of it, but not all, her fault. She has shown strength of character by coming through it, and even thriving in many ways. It's not the mistakes one makes, but how they deal with them, that matters. In "Dance with Somebody" Quinn is dealing. So let her be happy.
Now the goodbyes begin. "Dance with Somebody" is the first episode in which characters begin to have their closing scenes together, finishing plots the series probably won't have time to address again before the end of the season, which will be probably the last episode a number of central characters will be in, not counting inevitable returning guest spots.
Along these lines, Rachel and Santana's moment and awesome "So Emotional" is fantastic! The two haven't had a lot of story, other than perhaps Santana picking on Rachel, but it still feels deserved that they have this moment. Both have grown, and considering the talent that they share, there should be some type of acknowledgement here, as there is. The picture-in-the-locker bit may be slightly hokey, but fit perfectly within this story. Wonderful!
And Puck (Mark Salling), too, does something surprising, giving his friends shot glasses and leading a locker room toast. Who knew Puck could express his bromantic tendencies in such an eloquent way?
Even better is Burt's (Mike O'Malley) emotional bedroom scene with Kurt. Burt tells his son that they will always have a special connection, but it definitely feels like the closing of an important chapter. Burt has been a source of strength for Kurt through a hard time in his life, and this conversation proves that the relationship is mutual. The two's interactions have been a highlight of Glee, and it's heartbreaking that "Dance with Somebody" may be the last gleeks get of Burt.
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Article comments
1 - Lori
I strongly disagree on your opinion that religion needs to change with the times, or be "updated." I think just the opposite. This world is going to hell in a hand basket, and someones beliefs should NEVER change to conform to society pressures. Someone's beliefs, especially spiritual, is what gives them the support, love, grounding and hope that this world and society sorely lacks. I like Glee, b/c it's entertaining, not b/c I agree with its politics or views on controversial topics. In fact, I disagree with quite of few of this show's messages that it conveys. I watch for the music and sometimes (but ever decreasing) clever dialog. To sum up, I TOTALLY disagree with Sam's idea that we should give into societal pressures instead of God's plan for us.
2 - Jerome Wetzel
I will never understand how religion, which was very fluid for centuries, suddenly needs to be set in stone, according to some people. The same with the U.S. constitution. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs, of course, and I'm glad you have convictions. But clinging to something and holding it up as this infallible thing just seems odd, given the history of it.