Love Games

This is the fourth episode of the series. This aired on February 20th, 2011. This episode took a long time to create due to finding episode titles and finding a great plot. This episode is also a tribute to Valentine's Day. This episode was formerly called "Dirty Little Secrets", "Noah Puckerman Must Die" (which will be an episode title for next season) and "Skeletons".

Plot
Tension arises between Mercedes, Jesse and Rachel after the drama that happened, but when they are met up again, it causes conflict for Rachel. Meanwhile, Artie returns back to Lima after a questionable disappearance, and Puck makes a surprise comeback for Mercedes.

Synopsis
In the beginning of the episode, it follows Rachel and Jesse at a vegan restaurant, in which Mercedes and Brittany are going to the same restaurant. Mercedes and Brittany walks in the restaurant, spotted by Jesse, leaving Rachel pissed and causes them to leave with take-out. This is how the rivalry began.

Meanwhile, Artie returns back from running away, including Puck, who came from vacation early. (What Mercedes doesn't know yet is that Brittany and Puck were having an affair and Puck started a drug addiction). Mercedes and Artie have a very hearttaking conversation, including Mercedes opening up to Artie and telling her how she feels, she feels lonely now that Rachel treated her like dirt and how Finn broke her heart. Artie claims that he feels the same way as she does.

In the end of the episode, Artie gives an idea to cheer Mercedes up by having a party with Brittany, Puck and Kurt.