Hey, Lincoln?
What's with the whiteboard?
"Sorry everyone. Lost my voice. Can't do solo?!"
[gasping]
What are we going to do?
Well, I could try to carry on in Lincoln's footsteps.
I do know all the words to the solo.
I guess that'll have to do.
But district competition is tomorrow night.
Come on, everybody.
Let's start rehearsals.
Yes!
Treble-makers, the Home-Ec Club is making your costumes for tomorrow.
They're here to gather inspiration.
I say we go bold, with feathers and jeggings.
I would never let anyone take my measurements.
I wouldn't want a record of me listed anywhere.
[sigh] Why don't we start rehearsals now?
♪ If you're feeling out of sorts And everything has gone awry ♪
♪ If you think you've lost your way Well there's no need to sit and cry ♪
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't-- ♪
Ah!
[grunts]
Sorry. I'm still getting the hang of these wires!
[groans]
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to... ♪
What comes next?
Whoa!
[groaning]
[screaming]
Stop, stop!
Okay fine, let's just... let's just forget about the flying element for now
and practice on the ground.
Ah!
[Paula] Wasn't me!
♪ If you think you've lost your way Well there's no need to sit and cry ♪
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to say goodbye! ♪
[screams disoriented]
- [thud] - Cut! Stop!
Why don't we practice the solo standing still?
With no disco ball.
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to say goodbye ♪
Nope, wrong octave.
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to say goodbye ♪
Nope, wrong tempo.
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to say goodbye ♪
Nope, wrong key.
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to say goodbye ♪
Nope! Nope! Nope! You are killing me, McBride!
Oh, where's my Flippee?
[slurping]
[screaming]
Agh!
Sorry guys, this solo is trickier than I thought.
[sigh] Let's just call it a day.
I'll see you all tonight at the show.
Man, I wish I hadn't invited my ex. We'll never get back together now.
[sigh] We're definitely gonna lose tonight.
And it's all my fault.
Why'd I have to sabotage Lincoln's angel voice?
[sigh] What a selfish jerk I've been.
Maybe it's not too late to make this right!
Hey, Lincoln, listen, we need to talk.
[sigh] I've been a bad friend.
I wanted to sing that solo so badly,
the lessons in Cleveland, my great aunts Hap and Hoda,
my epiglottis, it was a lot of pressure,
so I purposely pushed you to lose your voice.
Gasp, I know.
I'm so sorry.
I was just jealous of how naturally talented you are.
But I'm working on that.
Thanks Lincoln, I appreciate that.
Listen, we all need you to come back, I'm terrible as a soloist.
We need you and your angel voice.
Before you ask how...
When you listen to Leon Cavaratti's Guide to Improving Your Vocal Chords
for a whole month, you pick up some tips.
[recording] Jumping on a trampoline will strengthen your pelvic uploris.
Whoa!
[groaning]
[recording] Got to keep your throat strong by gargling salty water.
Just keep on gargling Lincoln.
How's the voice?
- [spits] - Ah!
[recording] Breathing steam helps the irritated vocal folds stay moist.
Okay Lincoln, 20 more minutes should do it.
[Lincoln] Oof.
[chattering]
Where is my soloist?
[gasp] Wait, really?
Don't tease me, Lincoln! I am a fragile man.
Don't worry. This is for real.
Lincoln is singing the solo!
The costumes are ready.
[Lincoln] Whoa, whoa!
Uh, what is this?
We decided to go with survivalist chic!
It was Zach and Mr. Bolhofner's idea.
Oh, whatever. Two minutes 'til curtain, people!
[sipping]
You ready to do this, buddy?
Well, Leon's a master, but my voice still isn't 100%.
I'm gonna need some backup.
[gasp] ♪ You got it, bud! ♪
Wait, you do mean me, right?
[upbeat piano music starts playing]
♪ If you're feeling out of sorts And everything has gone awry ♪
♪ If you think you've lost your way Well there's no need to sit and cry ♪
♪ In this herky-jerky world You shouldn't need to say goodbye ♪
♪ I'm sure I can fly twice as high ♪
♪ If I know you're my ally! ♪
Yes! Yes! Yes!
This was my vision!
[cheering]
♪ Together we're in harmony... ♪
Whoa!