Degrassi (Season 16)

by Josh Sheats

The new semester has just begun, with new faces, new beginnings, and new hope. But just as the students are starting to settle into what appears to be a drama free term, the tables are flipped! Rivalries form, lines are crossed, hearts are broken, and everyone is forced to question who they are, and accept that everything they've ever known will change!

1. Best of Me, Part 1

Degrassi Season 16

"Best of Me, Part 1" Episode 1

The new school year has started and all the students of Degrassi are arriving for their first day of school of the new semester. Everyone is reunited with old friends after coming back from the winter break. Kitty makes her way through the crowd outside of the school. She sees her best friend, Milo, and runs over to him in excitement.

"Milo!" Kitty called throwing her arms around him. Milo embraces back laughing.
"Hey, Kitty," Milo laughed. She let's go smiling.
"I saw you're Facerange status," Kitty exclaimed. "You and Miles are back together!"
"Yeah," Milo blushed. "And we kind of sealed the deal." Kitty's eyes widen in happiness.
"Are you serious?" Kitty squealed. "Milo, that's amazing!" She hugs him once more.
"It really was," Milo chuckled. "Being snowed in with Miles was the best thing to ever happen to me." Just then, Miles joins them.
"I heard my name," Miles said. "What's the latest gossip?" Kitty smiles and playfully punches Miles' arm.
"Way to go, tiger," she said. Miles looks at her confused.
"What are you talking about?" Miles asked.
"She knows about our snowed in escapade," Milo said. Miles' blushes.
"Oh my god," Miles said. "Why did you tell her?"
"She's my best friend," Milo smiled.
"I'm not going to tell anyone," Kitty said. "I pinky promise." Kitty smiles and holds up her pinky to Miles. Miles smiles and they link pinkies.
"As long as this stays between the three of us," Miles said.
"Of course," Kitty smiled.
"I know I talk a big game," Miles said putting his arm around Milo. "But not everyone needs to know our business."
"I agree," Milo said. "Except for Kitty."
"Well, best friends are an exception," Miles smiled. Just then Maya and Tristan walk over.
"There's something going on here that we aren't apart of," Tristan said eying the three of them carefully. The three of them look at each other nervous. "Miles' arm is around Milo so that must mean that they're officially back on." Kitty and Milo sigh in relief as Miles laughs.
"Congrats, guys," Maya exclaimed. "See, Miles, I told you you had nothing to worry about."
"I'm just glad that all of you are being supportive," Miles blushed.
"Um, I totes ship Milos," Tristan smiled. "You all are seriously the cutest couple at Degrassi that it makes me want to vomit rainbows. But look out because Trisper is on the move and moving up."
"Fresh competition I see," Milo joked.
"Totally," Tristan smiled.
"Come on guys, we need to get to class," Kitty pointed out.
"Yeah, we don't want to be late on day one," Maya smiled.
"It totally jinxes the new year," Tristan added. Maya, Tristan, and Kitty head up the stairs, leaving Miles and Milo at the bottom. Miles faces Milo, holding hands and standing close.
"This is going to be a good year, right?" Miles asked.
"Of course," Milo smiled. Miles blushes.
"This year we're going to get it right," Miles smiled. Milo smiles back and they kiss.
"Um, hello, love birds," Tristan called from the top of the stairs. Milo and Miles turn to their friends smiling. "Don't be late!" Miles turns to Milo.
"Come on," Miles smiled holding Milo's hand. "Let's go begin the new year." Milo smiles as Miles leads him up the stairs smiling.

*Enter Theme Music*
(This is the theme used in Next Class)

SCENE 1

Scotty's mother pulls up in front of the school. Scotty grabs his back pack and gets ready to get out of the car.

"Have a good day," his mother smiled.
"I will," Scotty smiled back. He's about to get out of the car.
"Scott," she said stopping him. He turns to her. "Please, try to be normal. Your father and I cannot afford for you to keep transferring schools. It would mean a lot to us if you could stay out of trouble at this school." Scotty looks down at his feet ashamed and nods. His mother smiles at him. "Thank you. Have a nice day." He smiles weakly at her and gets out of the car. She drives away and he looks up at the school smiling, pulling out a make up kit from under his jacket.

SCENE 2

Zoë and Grace are making their way through the halls. It's crowded with students trying to get to their first class.

"This is ridiculous," Zoë said as she and Grace shove students out of the way. "Simpson needs to do something about this."
"It's the first day, Rivas," Grace said. "Everyone is just trying to find their classes." Zig comes up behind them and puts his arms around Zoë.
"Or their girlfriends," Zig joked. Zoë turns to him surprised. She smiles and kisses him on the cheek.
"Hey, stranger," Grace greeted. "Long time no see. Where have you been?"
"Working on getting my grades up," Zig said as the three of them continue down the hallway.
"So that means that you can't pick up the phone and call or text?" Grace asked.
"Well it's kind of hard to call two people at once," Zig said looking at Zoë.
"It's called three way calling and group messages," Grace said.
"Where have you been?" Zig asked Zoë, ignoring Grace. "I haven't seen you since you left Rose's house."
"I've just been busy with holiday things," Zoë half lied. "You know, visiting relatives, traveling out of town, the usual."
"So that means that you can't call me?" Zig asked. Grace raises her eyebrow. Zoë glares at Zig.
"Look, I said I was busy," Zoë said. "I don't need to keep you updated on everything I do, every second of my life, okay? That's what Facerange is for." Zoë storms off, leaving Zig and Grace standing in the hallway, Zig confused.
"What did I do?" Zig asked.
"You came on a little too strong, Novak," Grace said. "You sound like a lost puppy looking for his owner."
"Yeah, but it's not like her to just not call me," Zig said.
"What? You think something is up?"
"I don't know, but I'm going to find out."
"Well, tread carefully, my friend. You are skating on thin ice." Grace walks off, leaving Zig alone in the hallway.

SCENE 3

Scotty is sitting at a table in the cafeteria, looking into his pocket mirror as he applies his lipstick. Just then, two guys walk by, and one of them purposefully bumps into Scotty's back. Scotty jolts forward, smearing his lipstick. The guys laugh at Scotty to each other.

"Queer," one of the guys called to Scotty. Scotty grows embarrassed but tries to ignore them. He turns back to his mirror and sighs in frustration. Kitty walks up to him and notices him applying his make up. She sees the smeared lipstick.
"I don't know too much about make up," Kitty smiled. "But I do believe that you're suppose to stay inside the lines, like coloring." Scotty glares at her, thinking that she is making fun of him. He turns back to his mirror, trying to fix is lipstick. Kitty sets her back pack down and sits down next to him. She turns his head to face her and licks her thumb. She wipes the smear from his lips and smiles at him. "There, better. You're very pretty." Scotty blushes. "My mother use to tell me though that the secret to wearing make up is to make it look like you aren't wearing any."
"How do I do that?" Scotty asked.
"You're skin tone is fair," Kitty began. "Try using make up tones that match the tone of your skin. You'll have to play around with different products but if use make up that's too dark or too light, it's definitely going to show."
"Thanks," Scotty blushed.
"I'm Kitty by the way," Kitty introduced herself. Scotty hesitates.
"I'm Lindsay," he finally said. Kitty smiles.
"It's really nice to meet you, Lindsay," Kitty smiled. "If you have anymore questions, just flag me down." Kitty grabs her back pack and gets up from the table. Scotty smiles and watches her walk away. Kitty sits down at a table across from Miles and Milo.
"Who was that guy that you were talking to?" Miles asked.
"That's not a guy," Kitty said. "And her name is Lindsay."
"Kitty, I know you're a bit of a ditz," Miles continued. "But that is definitely a guy."
"Maybe to you, but she introduced herself as Lindsay, so I will assume that he is a she," Kitty smiled.
"You can't just change your gender," Miles said. Milo nudges his arm. He turns to Milo. "You can't."
"Obviously you don't understand," Kitty said. She looks up at the entrance to the cafeteria and sees the Spicewood siblings entering. "Oh no, please tell me I'm dreaming." Miles and Milo turn their attention to the entrance. Miles suddenly becomes tense.
"What the Hell are they doing here?" Miles asked in anger. Milo looks at Kitty and Miles confused.
"You two know them?" Milo asked. "Who are they?"
"The Spicewoods," Miles grumbled turning back around.
"Who are the Spicewoods?" Milo asked.
"They're one of the richest families in Canada," Kitty explained. "Next to the Hollingsworths of course."
"They're total snobs," Miles groaned.
"Human jerky," Kitty said.
"How do you know them?" Miles asked Kitty.
"Bentley went to my high school back in Victoria," Kitty replied. "How do you know them?"
"They're family friends," Miles replied in disgust. "If that's what you want to call it."
"Wait, they come from a billionaire family and they attend public school?" Milo asked.
"And then mock everyone who isn't billionaire status," Kitty said.
"Trust me, it's not just billionaires," Miles said.
"What do you mean?" Milo asked.
"Bentley and I aren't exactly friends," Miles replied. "They guy is a complete jack ass."
"Well, well, well," Bentley smiled as he and his sister approached Miles' table. Miles rolls his eyes, not making eye contact with Bentley. "Miles Hollingsworth slumming it up with Toronto's finest bottom feeders."
"Beat it, Spicewood," Miles growled.
"Miles, don't be rude," Bentley said. "Daddy wouldn't want you to forget your manners. I believe an introduction is in order."
"I don't think so," Miles Snapped. Milo looks at Miles and Kitty who are not making eye contact with the Spicewoods. Milo turns to Bentley.
"I'm Milo," Milo smiled introducing himself.
"Bentley Spicewood," Bentley smiled back. "And this is my sister, Olivia." Olivia smiles and waves. "I'm so sorry that you're associated with Miles and cat girl over there."
"They're the best friends I've made since moving here," Milo said.
"Oh really?" Bentley asked curiously. "Where are you from might I ask?"
"Washington, D.C.," Milo replied. "My father works for the American embassy here in Toronto. Before we lived in Tokyo."
"I see," Bentley smiled. "How exciting, and how impressive that you're not total slum. Diplomats have some sort of status in our world, right Miley?" Miles rolls his eyes. "Well, we'd love to stay and chat, but we have no interest in entertaining the lower class. See you around, Miley. Cat girl." Bentley winks at Milo. "Milo." Bentley smirks as he and Olivia walk away. Milo turns back to his friends.
"Geez, Elsa, let it go," Milo said to both Kitty and Miles. "He was just being polite."
"Bentley Spicewood?" Miles asked. "That guy wouldn't know manners if it kneed him in the crotch."
"Agreed," Kitty grumbled. Milo looks at her surprised.
"Kitty, I'm shocked at your reaction," Milo confessed. "You love everyone. You see the good in everyone."
"If there's any good to see," Kitty admitted. Milo shakes his head. "You don't know him like we do, Milo. That's why you don't understand."
"Well, maybe no one has ever given him a chance," Milo said getting up and walking away. Kitty turns to Miles who looks up at her.
"He's has to find out on his own," Kitty said softly. Miles nodded in agreement.

SCENE 4

Grade ten files into their homeroom class. Scotty is sitting at a desk in the middle of the room, keeping to himself and his head down. He tries to hide his face from the other students. The teacher walks into the room.

"Okay, everyone, settle down," she says to the class. "Welcome back, and let's kick off with roll call." She grabs her roster and looks at it. "Now, if any of you have a nickname that you wish to go by, please just let me know when I call your name. First name, Scott Adams." The teacher look up for Scotty. Scotty raises his hand sheepishly. The teacher smiles at him. "Is there a nickname that you prefer to go by?"
"Lindsay," Scotty replied. The class bursts into laughter. The teacher becomes offended and tries to hush the class.
"Hey!" she called to the class. "There is no need for that." She turns back to Scotty. "Welcome back, Lindsay." Scotty blushes in embarrassment, and looks down at his desk as random giggling can still be heard in the classroom.

SCENE 5

Zig walks into his first class and sits down behind Zoë. He taps Zoë's shoulder. Zoë rolls her eyes and turns around in her desk.

"What?" she snapped.
"What is wrong with you?" Zig asked. "You've been distant all break. I just want to know what's going on."
"Nothing is going on, Zig," Zoë replied. "And I'm offended that you don't trust me enough to even ask that."
"Hey, I'm not the one giving the cold shoulder over here," Zig argued. Zoë rolls her eyes and turns back to the front of the room. Zig sighs in frustration. "If you think we should break up, just have the nerve to say it. I know you've got nerve." Zoë looks down diagonally at the floor.

SCENE 6

Scotty is sitting in the hallway, watching everyone walk by. He notices Kitty walk by and gets up and chases after her.

"Hey!" Scotty called to Kitty. Kitty turned around and smiled at him.
"Lindsay," Kitty smiled.
"It's Kitty, right?" Scotty asked nervously.
"Like the cat," Kitty giggled. "What's up?" Scotty hesitates and stutters.
"Well, I was just wondering," Scotty fumbled. "I mean, I know that this is going to sound really weird, and if you don't want to talk to me after this, I understand, it's just that..." Kitty smiles and puts her hand on his shoulder.
"You have nothing to worry," Kitty smiled. Scotty sighs.
"Will you teach me about girl stuff?" Scotty blurted out. Kitty smiled.
"Of course," Kitty replied. "What do you want to know?"
"Well, um, what's it like to have boobs?" Scotty asked nervously. Kitty giggled.
"It's like having two heavy water balloons attached to your chest," Kitty smiled. "Except you can't take them off."
"Can you feel them?" Scotty asked.
"Just like any other body part," Kitty replied. "They can itch a lot sometimes, too, but that's probably because of the bra strap."
"What's it like to wear a bra?" Scotty asked. Suddenly, Simpson's voice can be heard over the intercom. Kitty and Scotty look up.
"Scott Adams to the principal's office," Simpson's voice boomed. "Scott Adam's to the principal's office."
"Shoot," Scotty said.
"Is that you?" Kitty asked.
"Yeah, that's my boy name," Scotty confessed.
"In trouble on your first day," Kitty giggled.
"I hope not," Scotty said. "Can we continue this conversation later?"
"Of course," Kitty smiled. "Just look for me." Scotty smiles and then hurries off to Simpson's office.

SCENE 7

Milo is at his locker on his knees, getting all of his books situated. Miles walks up to him.

"Well, there's a familiar position," Miles chuckled. Milo smiled quickly but doesn't reply. "Look, I'm sorry about how I reacted to Bentley, but it's just you don't know the guy like I do. We just don't get along."
"You made it sound like he's a bad guy," Milo said.
"Because he is," Miles exclaimed. "He's a player, he's manipulative, he gets under your skin on purpose. We just got back together, I don't want you to be mad at me already."
"I'm not mad at you," Milo admitted.
"Then why are you upset?" Miles asked confused.
"I'm upset that you didn't just bite your tongue and acted polite," Milo explained. "Turning over a new leaf also means not letting your enemies get to you." Miles sighs in shame. "I know you don't like him, but don't sink to his level because you don't get along with him, okay?"
"Okay," Miles smiled. Milo smiles back at him. Miles bends down to Milo's level. "Can I help you organize your locker?"
"I would like that, babe," Milo smiled. Miles smiles back at him as Milo starts pointing to him where he wants his books.

SCENE 8

Scotty reaches Principal Simpson's office. He cracks the door open and sees Simpson standing behind his desk. Simpson turns to him.

"Come on in, Scott," Simpson said, motioning him to come in. He opens the door all the way and steps cautiously inside. Suddenly he sees his mother scowling at him as she gets up from her seat. She glares at him and folds her arms.
"Mom," he whispered in fear.
"We need to talk," she growled. Scotty stares at her in fear.

END EPISODE

Degrassi Season 16 Promotion Trailer
"Beautiful" by Austin Plaine plays

This Winter...

Kitty's hand glides across the chain link fence outside of Degrassi Community School. She stops and smiles, the sun in her eyes. Various friends are reunited in embraces and wide smiles. Faces of new students are briefly seen, smiling in the expectation of the journey they are about to embark on. Lacey walks through the halls, carrying her clipboard and smiling.

New Beginnings

Miles smiling to Milo: This year we're going to get things right.
Kitty to Milo smiling: I saw your Facerange status! (Scene of Miles and Milo kissing) You and Miles are back together?
Sophie to Rose: (Scene of Sophie in front of the Fashion club) I'm going to do great things this year.
Frankie to Winston: Do you miss me? (Winston looks at her unsure)
Maya to Milo: Let's start a band!

New Faces

Milo to Kitty and Miles: (enter the Spicewood siblings) Who are they?
Miles: The Spicewood siblings.
Danielle to Rose: It's always been my dream to be apart of the cheer squad.
Scotty to an unknown character: This is my chance to be who I'm meant to be.
Nikki to Maya and Milo: I heard you guys were looking for a drummer.

New Crushes

Ricky to Lola: Come on, just one date.
Lola: I'm sorry, but I can't be seen with a niner.
Nikki to Maya: (Nikki kissing Grace) There's something about her that I can't shake

New Love

Spencer to Henri: We could join the gaming team together and be a true power couple. (Scene of them winning a competition, hugging and kissing)
Garrett to Zoë: (Garrett kissing Zoë) If this is wrong, don't let me be right.

New Friends

Rose to Danielle: Let me help you
Rose to Tori: With teamwork, we can bring this jerk down.
Scotty to Kitty: (hugging Kitty) You're the best.

New Failures

Spencer to Henri: You're not trying hard enough!
Tori to Rose: (Scene of Bentley and Tori smiling at each other) How could you steal him from me?
Grace to Nikki: This is all new to me! You have to understand that!

New Enemies

Olivia to Hannah: I didn't know rags were back in fashion.
Rose to Olivia: I'm going to make you work.
Miles to Milo: (Scenes of Bentley smiling at Milo) Bentley has always wanted what I have.
Danielle to Rose: (Danielle running her fingers across her torso and crying) I look at myself everyday and think about how I'm the big girl that everyone jokes about. (Rose hugs her, tears streaming down her face)

New Secrets

Scotty's Mom to Scotty: You are a boy! (Scenes of Scotty looking at himself melancholy in the mirror) Start acting like one!
Mrs. Richardson to Maya: He has PTSD. (Angus bursts into anger)
Frankie to Nilo: You're throwing your life away, (Scene of Nilo crying) because of something you can't control!
Zoë to Maya: I think I'm pregnant. (Maya's eyes widen)

New Heartbreaks

Sophie to Rose: (scene of Sophie crying in her room) He left me for his ex, just out of the blue.
Tristan to Kitty: (Hugging Kitty) I thought I was going to have my happy ending.
Kitty to Milo: (sobbing) I can't face my father.
Zig to Grace: It just hurts so much that she could be happy with someone else.

New Scars

Nilo to Frankie: I don't think I can overcome this.
Angus to Maya: (sobbing) I don't want you to think I'm crazy.
Tristan to Maya: (angrily) This is something you will never understand because you will never go through it!

New Lessons

Rose to Danielle: The first step is to love yourself and use the hand that you're dealt with to your own advantage
Henri to Hannah: I'm your twin sister, I always have your back!
Olivia to Hannah: I don't know how not to be the snobby rich girl.

New Hope

Mrs. Jacobs to Kitty: (hugging) We are going to get through this, together.
Danielle to an unknown character: I will no longer be the brunt of your jokes!
Miles to Milo: I know that I can overcome anything, as long as I have you by my side.
Lacey to the crowd: We become what we allow to continue to happen to us. So let's continue to allow positive things to happen to us.
Sophie to Rose: Everything is changing, isn't it?
Rose to Sophie: Yes, but something tells me for the better.

Scenes of everyone sharing smiles, hugs, laughs, and triumphant moments.

Degrassi, Everything Will Change!