Franky Hawthorn

Franky Hawthorn Campbell is a main character in Glee: NDNG. In 7 Days, he's a brand-new freshman, a late arrival shrouded in mystery. By the end of the episode, he's a member of the New Directions.
== Biography ==
=== Early Life ===
In the beginning, we don't know a lot about Franky's life. He was adopted as a baby by Reuben, when he was in England for work, and he has no idea who his biological parents are, though it may be someone very close by... He was born in England and 'stayed long enough to pick up an accent', before Reuben moved the family back to America. He says he was beaten up a lot in middle school, and he evidently got into enough fights to get him expelled from his last high school, leading to Reuben moving them to Ohio.
=== Season 1 ===
==== 7 Days ====
Franky arrived at McKinley at a strange time, in the middle of a semester, apparently knowing Reuben from being taught by him, though he's cagey about their connection when asked by Misty Erickson. He says he moved to Ohio for his father's work, but reveals little else, until the subject turns to music. Misty and Viola James soon get to work convincing him to join the Glee Club. Franky loves the idea, but isn't sure he'll have time due to trying to catch up on work. Eventually, he agrees to consider. Misty leaves, delighted, leaving Franky watching after her. Unbeknownst to him, their interaction also gains him attention from a jealous Jude Moody.
When Misty leaves Reuben's class, she's excited to see Franky, only intensifying Jude's jealousy. When Jude's jock friends start talking about Reuben, Franky immediately defends him, though he tries to avoid mentioning the relation. His attempts to threaten the jocks get him mocked then slushied, just in time for Reuben to see. When Reuben says that Franky's his son, they clear off quickly. Franky's embarrassed and wishes he hadn't. When Franky goes to clean the slushy off, narration reveals that he's been in similar situations before, and that Reuben's intervention makes it worse, and it also implies that he likes Misty but he thinks she's with Jude. He also thinks that Reuben won't like him joining Glee.
In Music, Alfie Winstanley is impressed by his talent, and the two soon bond. When Winstanley finds out who Franky's father is, he's immediately sympathetic. Franky's amused, but he still weakly tries to defend Reuben. Winstanley also tries to convince him to join Glee, saying that Reuben wouldn't have to know.
Franky is seen watching the next rehearsal, while Misty and Beth Corcoran sing Love Song. Later, Jude tells Misty that Franky's definitely into her.
Of course, stopping to watch makes Franky late, and it does not go unnoticed by Reuben, who's driving him home. Franky tells the lie that he knows will please his father, before tentatively bringing up extracurriculars. It's clear they have very different ideas of what's acceptable. Franky mentions the Glee Club, and gets the negative reaction he expects. He tries to argue against it, as well as his father's criticisms of Winstanley, but it doesn't get him far. 
Despite being told to stay away from the club, Franky goes to the next rehearsal, pleading with a delighted Winstanley not to tell his father. Like almost everyone else, Franky is greatly concerned when Beth starts passing out, unaware of his father watching him.
Franky arrives home late, immediately noticing his father treating him coldly, to his confusion, though Reuben denies anything. Franky lies about his whereabouts once more. When the subject turns to Beth, both pretend they didn't witness the incident, until Reuben talks of honesty and trust. Franky still tries to lie, but Reuben tells him he was caught. The two argue, during which we find out about Franky's expulsion. Reuben tells him once and for all to stay away from the club, and Franky storms off (though he still stops to put his dishes in the sink). He sings Snow in Venice, ending in the auditorium, where he's surprised to find Winstanley watching. They chat once more, during which Winstanley finds out Franky's adopted. Franky confesses that he's been told to stay away from the club, and Winstanley tells him not to do everything his father says. He's furious, and tells Franky he always has choices and has too much talent to waste. Hearing about Winstanley's own life is enough to convince Franky to return.
Franky joins Under Attack as he packs up, storming straight past Reuben. Naturally, he appears at Glee rehearsals, looking happier than ever before, singing backup in Since U Been Gone.
==== Always Someone Better ====
Franky seems to have become an official member of the club, leading the performance of Fill My Little World. He's quick to stop when Reuben arrives, but with Winstanley's encouragement, the song soon starts back up. According to Winstanley, Franky was the first to follow him.
When Franky enters the teachers' lounge to give some papers back to Reuben, things are tense between them. He reveals to Reuben about the parent-teacher conference performance, and expects an argument, but nothing happens, to his surprise.
While Winstanley and Reuben are arguing outside the conference, Franky comes out to tell Winstanley the performance is about to begin. Later, he asks Winstanley what they were 'talking' about, and wonders if Reuben will stay to watch. Winstanley says he might (despite knowing he's already left), but Franky obviously doesn't believe him. He thanks Winstanley for trying to convince Reuben regardless.
==== Don't Stop Me Now ====
While getting ready to perform, Franky is unimpressed with Magnolia Berry, who points out his lack of popularity, and gets his name wrong. He gently teases Misty, but is soon sidetracked by asking Ivan Pierce to stop Reuben and Winstanley from killing each other at the party. While onstage, Franky looks for Reuben, but he isn't there.
At the real party, Franky is part of Live While We're Young. Afterwards, he banters with Quentin Talley, jokingly almost flirting. He then confesses that he just wants anyone to think he's sexy. When Misty calls him cute, he's delighted, but Jude soon whisks her away. Franky shrugs it off, calling him a lucky man. He's certain they're going to get together, so he just wants to get drunk!
== Personality ==
Despite Franky's history of fights, he isn't violent. Just defensive of his loved ones, with a temper he can't quite control. Still, he's sweet, polite, and he's been taught to be obedient by his strict father, who embarrasses him on occasion by defending him.
== Style/Appearance ==
Franky is always dressed presentably, very often in sweaters. Despite being bought the best clothes in the family's price range, he's still particularly fond of his father's Harvard sweater.
== Trivia ==
== Gallery ==
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Category:New Directions Members
Category:Season 1 Characters
Category:Students
Category:Freshmen (Season 1)