Homecoming Queen

**Homecoming Queen** is the eleventh episode of Season One. It aired on December 11, 2017. It is the first of two episodes to air on the same night, Regionals being the second.

## Synopsis

Homecoming weekend arrives at McKinley, pumping up each and every student attending. Zandra accompanies Maddie in last minute dress shopping, only upsetting her even more. Maddie feels horrible about her not being able to go and tells Kitty that the club should do something for her. They create a second group chat without Zandra and begin to plan a surprise for her. Knowing it'd be impossible to get their way through Gina, it's the least they could do.

The New Directions attend their second to last meeting before regionals. Kitty announces that Will has a surprise for them and waits for him to arrive and when he does, he's not alone. Kurt Hummel, Blaine Anderson, Jesse St. James, and a very pregnant Rachel Berry walk into the room alongside him. Before everyone can freak out, Jesse warns them that Rachel is tired and not to mention, overdue. They get to greeting each other before the core-five start getting to know the new New Directions. Will describes the club as talented, dedicated, and future stars - the same three words he once used to brand his old students as. They end up singing a few songs together before discussing juicy topics. Rachel asks about any possible new mean girls, causing the club to go into a frenzy over Gina. Shocked by Zandra's ban, Kurt confronts Will who still feels bad, but doesn't plan on undoing his decision. After the bell rings, Blaine suggests they meet up at Kitty's house and attend the dance for one last night of fun before the baby arrives. He invites Zandra who may not be attending, but wants her to feel included.

The next day, Zandra and Maya are having breakfast when Maya drops a bombshell on her. She reveals that Don is visiting with his girlfriend in a few days. Upset by the news, Zandra gets up and leaves for her room. Maya follows her and sits at the edge of her bed, ready to have a serious talk with her. Zandra has a strong feeling that Don being in a relationship will only change their relationship for the worst. She adds that Maya is the only woman she'll ever be comfortable with him dating and being close to in general, breaking her mother's heart. She pulls Zandra in for a hug and holds her close as she assures her that as long as they're there for each other, Don shouldn't matter. After letting out a few tears, Zandra takes this as the perfect opportunity to tell her about Mina. Maya is surprised yet excited for her and asks when they can meet. Zandra hopes she'll be over for dinner within the next few weeks, but must check in with her before making a move.

Later that evening, the New Directions are on their way to Kitty's house for some pre-homecoming fun. Zandra is first to arrive and hang out with everyone before the others get there. She asks them all kinds of questions about their careers, making it big, and of course, the Broadway life. Halfway through their conversation, Rachel excuses herself and heads to the bathroom. She holds onto her belly as she begins to feel some discomfort in her lower abdomen. Jesse rushes to the bathroom and checks up on her, quickly realizing that she's in labor. He suggest they go to the hospital, but with her strengthening contractions, Rachel has a feeling they won't make it in time. Jesse walks her to the living room where everyone sits and tells them to move. They notice she's in pain and rush out of the way of the couch as Blaine assists in laying her on it. Kitty calls for an ambulance in the mean time. Just in their luck, snow starts falling and roads quickly turn icy. As Rachel screams in agony, everyone begins to prepare for a baby.

On the other side of Lima, McKinley's homecoming dance is underway. Gina is rehearsing her speech in the bathroom mirror when a fellow Cheerio calls her back to the gymnasium. Alexa Dawson, the student body president, is ready to announce the king and queen. Gina stands with her chest out as she lists each of the nominees and eventually reveals the winners. Michael loses to junior Angelo Thomas and Gina is baffled by the sound of Maddie's name coming from Alexa's mouth. Angelo accepts the award for Maddie and proceeds to

Back at the Wilde residence, Rachel is