Sinners and Saints

To read the script for this episode, go to Sinners and Saints.
Sinners and Saints is the 10th episode of Glee: NDNG. The script was released on the 22nd of March, 2024.
The aftermath of the New Directions’ post-performance party ensues, with some unexpected and not-so-unexpected revelations in store. Meanwhile, Valerie devotes herself to her religion further, despite being plagued by unwanted thoughts, and Winstanley’s in for a surprise when he decides to take on another student for mentoring.
This episode continues the plots from the previous episode, including Liam and Damien's story, Valerie's struggle with her faith and her feelings, September's virginity story, and Logan and Magnolia's... Interesting relationship.
== Plot ==
We open on the morning after the party, in Shelby's bedroom. It soon becomes clear that she isn't alone, joined in her bed by a hungover Winstanley. He plans to go home for coffee and a shower, but Shelby tells him to wait, and get coffee and a shower there, then she'll drive him to McKinley and park where no one will catch them, since Ricky's giving Beth a ride (though she doesn't end up driving him, as Winstanley realises his car's still in the driveway). It becomes clear during this discussion that Winstanley has come to know the Glee kids' circumstances well, but the discussion is interrupted by Beth coming upstairs, causing Winstanley to hide in Shelby's closet. Beth is immediately suspicious, but Shelby gives nothing away. Their discussion ends up turning to Winstanley, and Beth teases Shelby for liking his accent, which Winstanley is very happy to hear when he eventually gets to leave the closet. They go downstairs for coffee, but Beth comes back! Shelby keeps her from seeing Winstanley, once again. Finally, Winstanley goes back to his car, where he sings Ever Fallen in Love. The scene ends with a split screen between Winstanley, Liam and Quentin, briefly lamenting how 'fucked' they are.
In the halls, the club sing Last Night. Magnolia is clearly pissed off at Logan for not getting to go to the real party, while Quentin and Lyra are staying close. They kiss when no one's looking. The song ends with Liam trying to hide behind his locker as Damien approaches. Damien assures him that his 'Math tutoring' will be kept secret, and Liam soon realises what he really means. The conversation continues using that same code, though Damien wants to discuss recent events properly. He convinces Liam to still come to tutoring, so they can talk. Then, back to Quentin and Lyra, who agree they're definitely repeating the previous night. Quentin walks them to study hall. In a voiceover, September says she's finally ready to lose her virginity, though whether it's a voiceover is debatable, as a very confused Jude hears it.
In the Juniors' Music class, it's revealed that Winstanley's yet to show up. No one is overly surprised, but when he does show up, they begin to theorise. Jude knows he's hungover, though Beth isn't convinced. And then the group realise he's in the same clothes as the day before. As they realise what it means, reactions are extremely mixed. Eventually, they catch Winstanley's attention, and as ever, Ophelia gives him attitude. Winstanley is unimpressed, and the situation continues escalating, Winstanley giving as good as he gets. He's not swayed by her parents' money, but as Ophelia reminds him, he's the only one. Class ends, and Ophelia leaves, leaving Winstanley standing at her desk. Beth approaches him to hand in her homework, and thanks him for the night before, as well as agreeing that she'll stop avoiding things, and get better. While chastising her for her habits, Winstanley nearly blows his cover, but Beth simply thinks he's good at guessing. Before long, she leaves, leaving Winstanley to once again wonder what he's got himself into.
In the choir room, September and Blue are happily whispering, while Magnolia sits at the opposite side of the room to Logan. Quentin reminds everyone that they're performing at his church fundraiser on Saturday. Magnolia is ignoring everyone, and she makes it very clear, though Danny catches her out. The club have some protests to arriving at 9.30, but Quentin soon silences them. Beth takes over again, calling Ophelia up to sing something Beth had chosen for her... At the Ballet. As she performs, Winstanley realises a talent like hers is wasted without training, and he 'has' to mentor her, to his horror. He and Ivan continue to discuss her, noting that she actually looks happy, for once. And happier still when she gets a standing ovation! Though she still tries to play it cool. Quentin hands out sheet music, and rehearsal ends. Already wondering what he's doing, Winstanley calls Ophelia over, though she instantly assumes it's because she's done something wrong. She continues to frustrate him as before, until he tells her how talented she is, catching her off-guard. She's surprised by the mentoring suggestion, and Winstanley's surprised when she agrees. They decide to start that afternoon.
In the mentoring session, Ophelia is soft-spoken, prepared and smiling. Winstanley can't believe what he's seeing, and even admits that he didn't expect it. Ophelia is entirely unfazed, and even thanks him for giving up his time for her. Cut to Winstanley telling the story in the teachers' lounge the next day, to complete disbelief. Possession is the leading theory as to how it occurred, the next theory being a prank. Reuben is skeptical, pointing out that she could just be genuinely happy. Ophelia herself enters the room, acting like her usual self until Winstanley asks her what she needs. She becomes the same Ophelia he saw in the practice room, and she returns a book that he left after the session, smiles and leaves. Reuben finally agrees that it's weird, and the next theory is that she has a crush, but Winstanley's sure that can't be it. Talk turns to her amount of suspensions, and her father's bribery to keep them off-record, the amount of money shocking everyone.
Valerie watches rehearsal footage in her bedroom, though it's mostly the club acting horny. When Sky and Viola demonstrate a lift, she zooms in on them, distinctly unimpressed by their behaviour afterwards. She prays for the souls of her 'sinful acquaintances', and begins singing Learn Your Lessons Well. Quentin continues the song as he prays by his bed, at least until Lyra climbs through his window. We pan out the window to see Ophelia, Viola and Aubri running down the street with a fake ID and alcohol as they sing. They run to their boyfriends, and Ophelia encourages the group to come to a club with her.
September's decorated her bedroom with fairy lights and rose petals, and even bought sparkling cider. She and Blue reminisce on their childhood for a while, Blue makes absolutely certain that September wants what's about to happen. They sing Mary's Song, and they kiss until they're lying on the bed. Cut to Quentin and Lyra, coming up for air after another makeout session or possibly more. Quentin's covered in hickeys. Lyra's ready for round three, but Quentin slows them down. The group sings Touch Me, as we watch their situations unfold. Magnolia's still mad, but still wants sex, Liam begins by texting Damien about tutoring, hiding his phone from Aubri, but soon turns his attention back to her, Sky and Viola and just happily snuggling... And Tobias is tied to Ophelia's bed, and delighted with it.
On the Saturday, Winstanley and Shawn enter the church hall and check up on everything. Magnolia and Logan are missing, and Ophelia's visibly annoyed. Winstanley cautiously approaches her, and she complains about everything she can possibly think of. Winstanley manages to help with all her problems, and then wants to have a real talk with her. Ophelia assumes the mentoring's ending already, but instead, Winstanley simply wonders about the attitude change. Ophelia explains that he was nice to her, and made her the centre of attention. Winstanley wonders if she's afraid he'll drop the mentoring if she drops her pretence and acts like usual, but Ophelia insists she wasn't pretending, he was seeing the real her. What everyone else sees is the pretence, put up because it's easier, she can't be pushed around. Winstanley promises not to give up, and to push for more solos for her, in return for letting him see the real Ophelia more often. 
Outside the hall, Logan's chasing after Magnolia once again, still apologising, reasoning that he was put in an impossible position. She calls him spineless and a terrible liar, and insists that he fix everything, though he's already trying to. Magnolia says she's sick of him. Abrupt cut to the club performing Treat People With Kindness.
== Songs ==
Song Title 	Original Artist 	Performer(s)
Ever Fallen in Love 	Buzzcocks 	Alfie Winstanley
Last Night (Beer Fear) 	Lucy Spraggan 	New Directions
At the Ballet 	Cast of A Chorus Line 	Ophelia Yates
Learn Your Lessons Well 	Cast of Godspell 	Valerie Lopez-Pierce, Quentin Talley, 
Ophelia Yates, Viola James, Aubri Johnson
Mary's Song 	Taylor Swift 	September Puckerman, Blue Brooks
Touch Me 	Cast of Spring Awakening	New Directions
Treat People With Kindness	Harry Styles 	New Direcctions
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