Degrassi Season 15

Episode 1 "Animals, Part 1"

Flashes from the press' cameras blinds on lookers as cheer champion Rose emerges from her father's expensive foreign sport car. Students arriving to greet the new school year look in awe from a far as they catch a glimpse of Degrassi's latest star. Rose smiles and poses for the press, showing off her expensive taste of high fashion.

"Rose, Rose!" the reporters scream, trying to get the attention of this star.

Maya and Zoë join Tristan, who is gawking over Rose's arrival, on the front steps of Degrassi.

"Who is that?" Maya asked Tristan.

"Are you kidding me?" Tristan asked in an offended tone. "That's Rose Wilson!"

"Who?"

"Rose Wilson. She's like the coolest athlete to ever grace this earth."

"What does she play?"

"She is the captain of the Toronto Falcons Power Cheer team."

"Awesome," Zoë replied sarcastically.

"Don't be jealous, Zo," Tristan said to Zoë. "You're still our favorite cheerleader at Degrassi."

"I doubt it," Zoë snarked. "The way you're drooling over her, it's obvious I've been replaced."

Zoë storms into the school, leaving Tristan and Maya on the steps confused. Rose approaches them as she walks up the steps to enter Degrassi. She stops in front of them. Tristan looks at her starstruck as she gives a look of "you're in my way."

"Well?" Rose asks Tristan and Maya. "Are you both going to move out of my way?"

"Of course, Ms. Wilson," Tristan smiles in awe as he moves and drags Maya out of Rose's way.

Rose smiles at both of them and continues inside, leaving the press still outside, taking photos. Tristan and Maya watch as disappears into the school.

"Isn't she amazing?" Tristan asked Maya.

"She seems stuck up," Maya replied. "Guess there is another diva roaming the halls. Perfect."

"Lighten up, Maya. You always think the worst of people."

Maya stares into the school as the theme song begins to play.

*Enter Theme Music*

SCENE 1

The entire school is in the gym for the Welcome Back Degrassi assembly. The gym is filled with the chatter of students, old and new, excited to for the school year to come. Principal Simpson steps up to the podium to speak.

"Welcome back, students," Simpson begins. "I hope you all a great summer! To start things off, I would like you all to welcome our new students to Degrassi. First off, I'm sure you've all seen her on the sports channel, but please welcome power cheer champion, Rose Wilson, to Degrassi." Rose waves to the students as they give her a huge cheer and applause. "Next, I would like to welcome Ms. Kitty Jacobs who is joining us from Victoria. Mr. Milo Walz, coming to us from Washington, D.C. And last, but not least, please welcome our new foreign exchange student, Angus Richardson, all the way from Sydney." The new students wave to the assembly as the assembly applauds. Milo receives curious attention from Miles, who is sitting in the crowd with his best friend, Winston. Milo also catches the attention of Tristan who is sitting with Maya. Zoë glares at Rose as she applauds for the new students. "Now, to say a few words, please welcome your new student council president, Lacey Turner."

The crowd applauds as Lacey takes the stage. Lacey is a very professional young lady. She is well kept as displayed by her navy blue business suit and her hair pulled back in a neat bun, her facial expression is inviting but stern. She gets up from her seat and approaches the podium.

"Fellow panthers," she begins. "Coat tailing on Principal Simpson's words, please do your best as to making our new students feel welcomed. Some are new to this school, this area, and our country. Let's show them how warm of a welcome we as panthers can give them." The crowd applauds. "To begin my speech..." Lacey's words trail off as the scene cuts up close to Tristan whispering to Maya, who's attention is still on Milo.

"That Milo guy is pretty cute, don't you think?" Tristan asked Maya.

"Pretty cute," Maya said. "But I doubt he's gay."

"He will be once he gets to know me. Besides, his posture speaks for himself."

"Tristan, please. Let's not turn this into another Miles situation."

"Relax! This is nothing like Miles. I mean, look at Milo. He looks so sweet and innocent."

"Looks can be deceiving, Tris." She looks over to see Miles gazing at Milo as well. "Speaking of Miles, if Milo really is gay, it looks like you have to some competition."

"What do you mean?" Tristan looks over at Miles. "No worries. It will never work between them. Milo doesn't look like his type."

"It's kind of funny how we're talking about Milo like we know him."

"Well, maybe perhaps we should introduce ourselves before Miles gets a chance to." The scene cuts back to Lacey.

"My last word is this," Lacey said. "In honor of Welcome Back Week, the student council would like to throw the student body a dance. Now, we already have a few volunteers to help plan, organize, set up, and work the dance, but we are still open to as many volunteers as possible. So, if you are interested, please contact myself or anyone else on the student council, and let's make this a great school year. Thank you!" The crowd applauds as Lacey takes her seat. Simpson returns to the podium as the scene fades out.

SCENE 2

The gym is clearing out after the assembly. Milo and Kitty have stayed behind, talking each other, already becoming fast friends. Milo has cracked a joke that Kitty has found funny as Miles approaches them, having already goodbye to Winston.

"So, Washington," Miles says to Milo, breaking the ice. Milo smiles, looking Miles up and down. He turns to Kitty.

"I'll catch up with you in a sec," Milo says to Kitty.

"We will have to catch up indeed," Kitty says eying Milo and Miles. "Make sure I get details." Kitty giggles and walks off, leaving Miles and Milo alone.

"You sound surprised," Milo said to Miles.

"Well, it's not everyday that we get a new student from America," Miles smiled. "You peaked my interest." Milo laughs.

"If this is your way of flirting, you're bad at it."

"Who says I'm flirting?"

"Well, then what do Canadians call this because Americans would call this flirting."

Miles and Milo continue to chat as Tristan notices that Miles has already started talking to Milo. He grabs on to Maya's shoulder.

"Are you seeing what I'm seeing?" Tristan asked.

"Yeah," Maya replied. "It looks like Miles beat you to the punch."

"Minor set back. Miles isn't really bisexual so he's not really into Milo. He's probably just trying to get over you, again, and using Milo as another scape goat."

"Ouch, Tris. Harsh."

"Don't tell me you think Miles is seriously into Milo."

"I don't know, but honestly, I'm over Miles. I need to move on, and so should you."

"Um, why do you think I would like to befriend Milo?" Tristan notices that Milo is laughing at something funny that Miles has potentially said. "I'm going to go over there and introduce myself."

"Tristan, don't!" Tristan ignores Maya's orders and begins to walk over to Milo and Miles. "Tristan!" Maya stands back, thinking of what she should do.

"Hi, there," Tristan says to Milo, interrupting Miles. "I'm Tristan."

"Hi, I'm Milo," Milo said introducing himself. Miles rolls his eyes at Tristan.

"So, the four one one is that you're from D.C.," Tristan said.

"Yeah," Milo replied. "My dad works for the embassies, and was transferred here to Toronto."

"Wow, so cool," Tristan said. "So you've been all over the world?"

"Mostly here and there, but this is my first time in Canada." Miles stands there, agitatingly fidgeting.

"Well, maybe I could show you around the city sometime." Tristan said.

"Ignore him," Miles said to Milo, interrupting.

"Excuse me?" Tristan said. Maya notices something bad is about to happen and walks over.

"You must be blind because we were talking," Miles said angrily. "What are you doing?"

"Trying to make a new friend," Tristan replied. "Just like you."

"What's going on?" Maya asked.

"I'm sensing some bad blood," Milo said nervously.

"Nothing," Miles replied to Maya. "Tristan is just being rude." Milo begins to become uncomfortable.

"I'm not being rude," Tristan said. "I'm trying to be friendly and introducing myself."

"Why? I was here first."

"Are you guys okay with each other?' Milo asked.

"Not exactly," Miles replied. "Just my exes butting in where they don't belong."

"You can lose the attitude, Miles," Maya said assertively.

"Can you two just, please, give us some privacy?" Miles asked.

"I should probably go," Milo said trying to sneak away.

"No, please, don't go," Miles begged.

"Sorry, I'm going to be late for my first class," Milo said. "We'll talk later." Milo hurries out of the gym. Miles sighs in frustration.

"What are you doing?" Miles asked Tristan. "You just scared him away."

"Who said it was us?" Tristan replied.

"We were having a great conversation until you both showed up."

"He was really trying to be friendly, Miles," Maya said.

"Yeah, well, now, Milo probably won't talk to any of us. You guys are pathetic." Miles storms out of the gym.

"Ignore him, Tristan." Maya said.

"No, you were right. Maybe this wasn't the right time to introduce myself to Milo."

SCENE 3

It's later on in the day. The girls are warming up for the power cheer try outs, which at the moment are led by Zoë.

"Okay, girls, let's bring it in!" Zoë shouts to the girls. The girls all huddle in. "Now, some of you were one the team last year, and most likely will be on the team again this year, but there are new girls trying out this year, so I'm not showing favoritism, but bring all that you've got."

Rose enters the gym.

"Power cheer try outs, right?" Rose asked.

"Um, yeah," Zoë replied holding in her disgust.

"Perfect!"

Rose walks into the gym and immediately walks over to the captain's table and sets her things down. Zoë looks at her confused.

"What do you think you're doing?" Zoë asked Rose sternly.

"Um, I believe this is the captain's table where I will be watching you girls and making my decisions as to who will be on the team this year," Rose replied.

"I don't think so. You, see, I'm captain of Degrassi Power Cheer."

"That's funny, because I was told that you were the temporary captain since your captain last year injured herself."

"Which means that I took over."

"Well, now you can step down because I have officially been appointed power cheer captain."

"And just who appointed you?"

"Well, former captain, Becky Baker, Principal Simpson, and it has been approved by student council."

"Look, I know that you're captain of the Toronto team, but you're at Degrassi now. My territory. So, step off."

"I'm sorry, but I have been cheering since age five, I have won multiple power cheer competitions, and I am also currently a national power cheer champion, and what exactly are your power cheer credentials?" Zoë falls silent. Rose sits down behind the table. "Taking two months to learn cheer stunts to play a cheerleader in a movie does not qualify you to be a power cheer captain. Your number is six, now join the other girls and wait for me to call your number."

"We won regionals this spring with my help, I think I'm qualified."

"I saw the score card. You won with a close call. You think that makes you a winner? If you want to be a winner, you have to win with flying colors which I can help this squad do. Close wins do not mean you are a winner, it means you're just barely not a loser. Now, join the other girls. Again, your number is six."

"You can't do this! This is my squad!"

"Well, now it's my squad. If you want your chance to be a part of my squad then you will join the other girls and wait for your opportunity to try out." Zoë stares Rose down angrily. "Your number is six."

Zoë pauses then angrily joins the other girls waiting to try out. Rose shakes her head.

SCENE 4

Tristan and Maya walk into their English class. Tristan immediately notices that Milo is in their class.

"Look, there he is," Tristan said to Maya. "I'm going over to apologize to him."

"Is now really a good time?" Maya asked.

"Yes, Miles isn't here. It's the perfect time." Maya looks at him nervously. Tristan takes a deep breath and walks over to Milo and sits down next to him. "Hey, Milo."

"Hi, Tristan," Milo said.

"I just wanted to apologize for what happened earlier. I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable."

"It's all forgiven. It just got awkward really fast."

"Totes awk."

"You just seemed really adamant about introducing yourself, it just made the situation awkward."

"Well, I promise I'm not that pushy. You just seem really cool and just thought you could use a friend who was like yourself?"

"Like myself?"

"Yeah. You know, gay?"

"Oh. What gave it away?"

"Your tight fitting clothes and that fact that you had your legs crossed the entire time you were sitting on stage. Not to mention your perfect hair. It was kind of obvi." Milo laughs.

"I guess I gave myself away."

"So, can we try to be friends?"

"I don't see why not. Just, try not to be awkward this time."

"Got it."

"So, if you don't mind my asking, Miles mentioned that you and that blonde girl were his exes. What's that all about?"

"Well, first, her name is Maya. I know you two weren't formally introduced, totes rude of me. But, he kind of had a thing with Maya, and then with me, and then with Maya again, but that ended after Miles set the school on fire."

"What?"

"Yeah. Last term Miles set the school on fire." Milo looks worried. Tristan attempts to recover. "Totally on accident, be tee dubs. Still, Miles has a rep for not exactly being one of Degrassi's good guys. He uses and manipulates people."

"Oh, I see."

"I guess what I'm trying to say is be careful. Not everyone in this school is who you think they are. But if you stick me and Maya, you'll be okay." Milo ponders this thought.

SCENE 5

Zoë is walking through the hallway, on her way to see the results of the power cheer auditions. Maya meets up with her and walks with her.

"How were try outs?" she asked Zoë.

"A disaster," Zoë replied. "Rose took over as captain and we got into it."

"Took over?"

"Apparently, she was appointed as the new captain."

"Can't Simpson do anything about it?"

"Doubt it. He was one of the people to appoint her. I swear, Maya, I'm pretty sure this girl is not going to put me on the team. Mostly because I'm one hundred that she doesn't like me." Maya and Zoë reach the list. Zoë pushes her way through the crowd and finds that she has made the squad. She looks confused and upset that she made the squad. "What? This can't be right."

"You didn't make it?" Maya asked.

"No, I did make it." Zoë storms off towards the gym.

SCENE 6

Miles is walking in the hallway and spots Milo at his locker. Miles walks over to miles, some what sheepishly.

"Hey," Miles said to Milo.

"Hey," Milo replied.

"So, how much do you not want to see me right now?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Well, we didn't exactly leave off very well."

"So, you think that I'm mad at you?"

"I would be."

"I'm not, so don't worry." Milo smiles at Miles.

"You're kidding."

"No. You seem like a nice guy, despite what Tristan said about you."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I talked to Tristan after that micro fiasco, and he said some things about you."

"Whatever he said, I guarantee you it's not true."

"So, you didn't set the school on fire last term." Miles looks at his feet ashamed. "Chill, Tristan said it was an accident."

"Look, I've done some things in the past that I'm not proud of, but I was hoping to use this new school year to start over. Maybe make new friends who could help. I just, need someone to give me a chance."

"Well, consider this your chance."

"Really? Because I'd really like to get to know you."

"And I feel the same, but I have to say this. Whatever went on between you and Tristan and Maya is your all's business. It's between you three. I'm Switzerland on this."

"Sounds fair."

"But, if I feel like I'm becoming some pawn in this sick game you guys are playing, I'm out. Got it?"

"Got it. So, where do we start getting to know each other?"

"Well, I have heard some of my fellow classmates talk about this cafe called the Dot. Ever heard of it?"

"I may have been there a couple of times."

"Well, how about we meet there? After school."

"Sounds like a plan." Milo closes his locker and starts to walk away.

"Alright, after school, don't be late." They smile to each other.

SCENE 7

Zoë storms into the gym as Rose is packing up to leave. Zoë approaches Rose in fury.

"What kind of game are you playing?" Zoë asked.

"What are you talking about?" Rose replied.

"You put on the squad."

"Still not the seeing the problem."

"You were mean to me. You don't like me. Why put me on the squad?"

"Oh, so you think this is about politics?" Rose sits on the table. "Look, I don't appreciate the way you spoke to me at the try outs, but like I said before, I like to win and those stunt classes must have helped because you're good. You can help this squad be the top."

"Duh! I was the captain!"

"Let me tell you something. I hate over half of the girls on the Toronto squad, but they're good. They're what make our squad champions. When you want to win like I do, you put people on your team who can help you win, whether you like them or not. You may have formed this sisterhood with the girls last year, and you might see this as an opportunity to hang out with your friends, but you're on a power cheer squad. Power cheer is competitive. You have to work hard to be the best, and I need you to be the best." Zoë raises her eyebrow.

"So you need me?"

"I just said that." Zoë pauses.

"Make me co-captain, or I quit."

"What?"

"If you need me as bad as you claim, then you'll make me co-captain."

"You're kidding. Look, I can find another girl to replace you. If you're serious about being co-captain, then you'll stay and work your way up. I'm not just going to hand you co-captain because you're a jealous actress."

"Excuse me?"

"Pretty much what I'm saying is I'll make you co-captain, but you'll have to stay and work for it. If that doesn't sound pleasing to you, you can quit and I'll find someone else to replace you. Do you we have a deal?" Zoë thinks about this for a second.

"Deal." Rose picks up her bag and walks towards the door, then turns back to Zoë and gets in her face.

"You can hate me all you want, West Drive, but there is a new star at Degrassi, so get ready to share the spotlight." Rose glares Zoë then exits the gym. Zoë pauses begins to breathe heavily in anger.

END EPISODE