Well, Jesse St. James. (Jesse hums, smirking pleased) What you're doing here?
I'm fromhere, remember? And I'm just in town for a couple of days, my mom's getting a tummy tuck and a little eye-work done, so I thought she could use a little help around the house. The real question is, Rachel Berry, what are you doing here?
What... I'm coaching the glee club! Yeah, we're-we're cramming for sectionals right now, so...
Well, I heard you were offered a new role in the Russell Simmons' musical opposite one of Broadway's hottest up-and-coming young actors, but that the producers are still waiting to hear back from you.
Wait, how do you know that?
Because I am the hot up-and-coming young actor you're going to play opposite of.
(obviously excited) You're playing Tino?!
The Iraqi war vet who was discharged for covering the American embassy with the graffiti that he used to make him a famous Philly street artist and when he comes home, crippled with PTSD, it's only his love of hip-hop that can save his life? (Rachel nods, grinning) Yeah.
But you know what? We got bigger fish to fry now, Berry. You, me, the footlights of Broadway. I don't know if you've found an apartment yet to live in New York, but, uh, you can always stay at mine until you find one. No strings attached, of course, he said flitartiously.
I turned down the part and I decided to go back to NYADA. I think I was afraid that going back to college would be a step backwards, but I think it's a step in the right direction. (Jesse hums thoughtfully) So... Don't be mad. You're mad.
No, I'm not mad. Sad that I won't be spending every night onstage with Rachel Berry, absolutely, but I'm proud of you. You went with your gut. You didn't take the easy road back to Broadway. And you know what I think? NYADA better watch out, cause the Berry is back.
(chuckles, stands up and hugs Jesse.) Thank you so much for understanding. And I will be there on your opening night, so you better not screw up, because I'll have an egg in my purse with your name on it.
Oh, wow! You're really not gonna let me live that down, are you?
Well, maybe I can make it up to you because, you know, you're gonna be in New York and I'm gonna be in New York, so we're bound to run in each other.
I mean, we're bound to, yeah.
I mean, I think it's inevitable.
All right, I'm gonna go. I'll see you soon.
