She studied him and realised how upset he really looked. He sat there quietly as he considered her words. She wasn't sure he'd talk with anyone else there. 'Who? Mercedes? Sam you don't need to apologize for her.' She answered quickly, hoping that the boys wouldn't be along too quickly. 'I'm sorry she was so mean to you.' He replied. He looked at her for a moment as he tried to choose his words. 'Are you alright Sam?' Rachel asked when she realised he hadn't really spoken since the performance. Puck and Blaine stood in line to grab their food while Sam and Rachel went to find a table. Blaine, Puck, Sam and Rachel decided to head to the food court. Mike, Tina, Rory and Artie headed to the music store to find some new music for their assignment. Santana, Brittany, Quinn and Kurt went to find new clothes. The group quickly split up into groups so he figured it would be ok. He briefly wondered what security would think about a mob of a dozen teenagers converging on the mall.

He nodded as he saw the rest of the Gleeks approaching. He slipped out of the truck and waited for Rachel and Brittany. All he needed was Satan to complete the Trifecta of his favourite girls. Puck pulled into the parking lot of the local mall with a grin on his face. 'I could bring some to school tomorrow for him to try.' She responded kindly as Brittany hummed in agreement. Rachel noticed Noah looking over at Brittany in fondness instead of laughing. 'Could you tell me which shampoo you use so I can buy some for Lord Tubbington?' 'And your hair is really soft and shiny,' Brittany said as her hands left Rachel's and started threading their way through her hair instead.

Rachel smiled over as Noah snorted in response. You have really soft, girly hands.' Brittany said as she turned them over in her own. 'I don't know why anyone ever called you Manhands.

The ride to the mall had found her squished in between Noah who was driving and Brittany who was playing with her hands. It's a lot lighter than the last one but it has some important conversations.

Glee just the way you are