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

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 him 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.

## 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.