It is said that Stacey along with the rest of her family move to Ohio from Tennessee when her dad gets a new job. However, due to the failing economy Dwight lost his job, and due to being unable to get a new job, the family eventually loses their house and is forced to sell the majority of their possessions and move into a motel, keeping the remainder of their belongings in Dwight's car. Initially, Sam keeps this a secret from New Directions. However, both Quinn Fabray and Kurt Hummel discover the truth. Kurt and Quinn each lend him and his family a hand; Kurt donates clothing to the family, while Quinn offers to help babysit Stacey and Stevie while Sam worked as a pizza delivery boy, while Dwight and Mary are out filling out applications for jobs. Eventually, the rest of the group finds out, after accusing him of having affairs with Quinn and/or Kurt behind the backs of Finn and Blaine. Feeling guilty, New Directions buy back the guitar that Sam was forced to sell, and Finn and Rachel deliver it as a present. This causes Sam to break down in tears for the first time. He is consoled by Stacey, who hugs him from behind saying, "Don't cry, Sammy."
Stacey and Stevie later join New Directions for the performance of Don't Stop.
Quotations
“
Stacey: Hi. I'm Stacey.
Rachel: Hi Stacey! I'm Rachel.